East Cascades Works (EC Works) is excited to announce the rebranding of our WIOA youth programs. These programs are now known as Youth Compass Program. The new brand and logo were developed through a coordinated effort between EC Works and our current contracted WIOA youth providers at Klamath Community College, Columbia Gorge Community College, and Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council.
Youth Compass Program Columbia Gorge, Youth Compass Program Central Oregon and Youth Compass Program Klamath & Lake will continue to provide opportunities for our communities’ young adults, ages 14-24, to access the supports and skills training necessary to become successful members of the workforce. Youth Compass Program focuses on education programs, career exploration, work experience and job opportunities.
For youth that qualify, Youth Compass Program can help with:
- GED and High School completion
- Resume writing and interview skills development
- Job readiness and placement assistance
- Financial incentives
- Paid internships
- Occupational training and credential attainment
- Career planning with the help of personal career advisors
- Mentoring and leadership development
- Career and College transition support
East Cascades Works is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization designated by the Governor of Oregon to convene, oversee, and support the local workforce system. Headquartered in Bend, EC Works serves a ten-county area just east of the Cascades, including: Crook, Deschutes, Gilliam, Hood River, Jefferson, Klamath, Lake, Sherman, Wasco and Wheeler counties.
EC Works partners with businesses, government entities, community-based organizations, and educational institutions to support the talent needs of employers and to align investments in the career goals of individuals, to fuel a thriving economy.
Youth Compass Program is an equal opportunity program. Auxiliary aids and services and alternate formats are available to individuals with disabilities, TTY/TDD – dial 711 toll free relay service or access online at sprint.relayonline.com. Language services are available at no cost to individuals with limited English proficiency upon request. This program is financed with funds provided through East Cascades Works, the Higher Education Coordinating Commission, the U.S. Department of Labor.
Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council • 1645 NE Forbes Road, Suite 108 • Bend, Oregon 97701 • 541 – 815-6893
